Michelle Conklin '12

Founder and OwnerB.S. '12 (College of Design)Alumni Association Member About Coloring Your Own LLCColoring Your Own (CYO) creates interactive art by printing my hand-drawn digital designs onto white cotton canvas with a unique black velvet overlay. This specialized process enhances texture and detail, providing the perfect surface for customers to personalize with permanent markers. CYO offers a fun, creative way for people of all ages to engage with art in their everyday lives. Shop Coloring Your Own Contact  About MichelleMichelle is the founder of Coloring Your Own (CYO), a creative brand that transforms hand-drawn digital designs into interactive art. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 2012 with a degree in retail merchandising and a minor in management. Before launching CYO in 2021, she worked in purchasing for beauty and dental industries. After three years of refining her process, Michelle perfected a unique fabric blend for her products and will be